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Which of the following statements are true about Lord Dalhousie ? (a) Started the Railway Era. (b) Establishment of independent public works department. (c) Establishment of Telegram Department in 1852. (d) Passed post law and started postal stamps in 1854.

Which of the following statements are true about Lord Dalhousie ? (a) Started the Railway Era. (b) Establishment of independent public works department. (c) Establishment of Telegram Department in 1852. (d) Passed post law and started postal stamps in 1854. Correct Answer All of the above

The correct answer is All of the above.

Key Points

  • Following are the various reforms carried by Lord Dalhousie.
    • Started the Railway Era.
      • A plan was proposed to construct railway lines to connect all parts of India with one another and beginning was made during his period. In 1853, Bombay was connected with Thana by the Railway. Another railway line was constructed from Calcutta to coal-producing area of Raniganj in Bihar. Some railway lines were laid out in Bihar as well.
    • Establishment of independent public works department.
      • Dalhousie established a separate department for this purpose. The Public Work: Department was given the responsibility of constructing roads, Canals bridges etc.
    • Establishment of Telegram Department in 1852.
      • Telegraph's department was first opened in 1852. Nearly four thousand miles were covered by the Telegraphs. Calcutta was connected to Peshawar, Bombay to Madras and so were connected other important places with one another by the Telegraphs.
    • Passed post law and started postal stamps in 1854.
      • In 1854, a Post Office Act was passed on the recommendation of a Commission. A Director General was appointed to organise the postal department and post offices were established at many places. It was so arranged that a post card of two paise (half an anna) could be sent from one part of India to another.

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